Review on Beadsmith Multicolored Acrylic Chasing Hammer - 10 Inch by Kim Sanchez

I'm just starting to use wire and metal in my jewelry business. I have a book on wire wrapping that suggests using a pry hammer to flatten out some of the wire designs you make for one of your projects, so I bought this one. I realize it's not top notch, but it was in my price range and I didn't want to spend a lot unless I was even sure I would enjoy the wire wrapping hobby. As it turned out, I do how to wind the wire. I especially like ironing things with a hammer. Maybe I have some kind of aggression that I need to let off? Anyway, I've sanded a few different copper wire coils and other designs with it (originally I made them with perfectly soft round wire). It helped strengthen them, plus it's not as heavy as my brass head pounder, so it's a bit easier for me to work with. (For hammer hits, I put a mouse pad to dampen vibrations and then put a steel workbench on it.) So far, I haven't had any problems with the quality of this product. (Mine is from Beadaholique.) The handle is securely attached to the head and mine is NOT chrome plated but appears to be solid steel for weight, looks and performance. The handle will not chip or break and looks like a good solid piece of wood. I wanted to point out that the large side of the hammer head doesn't have a dome. It's pretty flat. This *can* cause problems with the markings on the edges showing if you're hammering in more than one round piece, but that wasn't a problem for me as I was hammering in small spirals and other wire motifs. (The smaller side is rounded and you can use it to flail if you like.) Comfortable to hold (I'm a small, thin-boned woman). now it is perfect for my needs.